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Long live Test cricket while we've Virat Kohli: Shane Warne
Team India produced an emphatic display to beat hosts England in the fourth Test of the five-match series, securing a dominant 157-run victory to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Back in 2019, Virat became India's most successful Test skipper, surpassing MS Dhoni during the tour of the West Indies. The 32-year-old has gone from strength to strength and has helped Team India win Test matches on overseas soil.
Vaughan defends Kohli's 'trumpet gesture' aimed at Barmy Army
Several England fans have termed Kohli's gesture of using his hands to mimic a trumpet -- an instrument associated with the Barmy Army -- to mock the England fans as 'unsportsmanlike behaviour'.But Vaughan said after India's 157-run win over England, he found Kohli an incredible leader.
Sabalenka demolishes Krejcikova to reach US Open semis
World No.2 Sabalenka, who made her first major semifinal at Wimbledon earlier in the summer, dispatched this year's French Open champion Krejcikova, guaranteeing a first-time Grand Slam champion at this year's US Open. Sabalenka had required over two hours fending off Krejcikova in three sets in their only prior meeting.
Russell to join Mercedes for 2022 F1 season
The 23-year-old Briton has signed a multi-year deal and replaces Finland's Valtteri Bottas, who confirmed on Monday that he would join Alfa Romeo next year to take the place of the retiring Kimi Raikkonen. "I'm excited and humbled to be joining Mercedes next year, which is a huge career step," said Russell. "I'd be lying if I said I wasn't absolutely buzzing. It's a huge opportunity and one I want to grab with both hands."
England won't force Stokes to return for T20 World Cup
"We are going to leave that one late, to give it our best chance," Chris Silverwood said in a virtual interaction with the media. Stokes is missing the ongoing five-match Test series against India. "Whatever support Ben needs he will get from us. I haven't spoken to him as yet. I want to give him as much space as possible. There are people talking to him outside of me but it is something we will be revisiting shortly. I will not be putting pressure on him or rushing him," added Silverwood.
Shastri, Kohli won't be questioned over leaving team: BCCI
"Covid-19 is something that can happen to anyone. Besides, the United Kingdom government has removed restrictions and opened movement. So, people are allowed to move freely," said a top Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) official to IANS. The trio will miss attending the fifth and final Test to be played at Old Trafford, Manchester from September 10-14.
Shikhar Dhawan separates with wife Aesha
Aesha made the announcement via a Instagram post which started with "I THOUGHT DIVORCE WAS A DIRTY WORD UNTIL I BECAME A 2 TIME DIVORCEE." The Melbourne-based Aesha was married to an Australian businessman earlier and has two daughters from previous marriage. She and Dhawan got engaged in 2009 and married in 2012. Aesha is an amateur kickboxer.
Consider MMA fighters also for national sports awards, urges Ritu Phogat
"We also play for our nation… we also represent India," Ritu told IANS. "And I am not demanding anything here for myself, but it is for the youngsters who are opting for a career in this sport. Bollywood celebrities are following this sport. Some movies are also made.Ritu has stormed into the semi-finals of Atomic Weight Grand Prix of One Championship in Singapore. She defeated China's World No. 2 Meng Bo.
Watch Video | Historic win for Team India at Oval, Men in Blue beat hosts 157 runs
After some fantastic bowling from Indian bowlers, especially Jaspreet Bumara who bowled a magical spell of reverse bowling, the blues managed to clinch the match, getting a 2-1 series lead. Rohit Sharma was named as the man of the match.
Do not miss: BCCI shares 'unseen visuals' from dressing room after Oval win
India registered a thumping 157-run victory over the hosts to win their first match at the ground in 50 years. "From the dressing room, we get you unseen visuals & reactions post an epic win from #TeamIndia at The Oval," BCCI wrote while sharing a video. The players and supporting staff were seen hugging and cheering following the win.
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